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Decoded · NHTSA vPIC · VIN 1FMCU0GD0JUA42944 · Checked Oct 26, 2026
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Complaints on this exact build 33

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1FMCU0GD0JU•••••• 2018 Ford ESCAPE

This build draws 1.9× more complaints than the average 2018 Ford ESCAPE build (33 vs 18).

33on this build
1780on the model
101builds in total
Most reported Engine 21 Engine And Engine Cooling 9 Power Train 3 Fuel/propulsion System 2

What owners of this build wrote

Power Train Jul 2026
2018 Ford escape ecoboost coolant leak and engine overheating. If not repaired, will destroy the entire engine
Engine May 2026
Took to a shop to replace dead battery. Shop did full inspection as this shop does for me. Shop found oil dripping down cv boot and thought I needed new CV boot. I advised CV boot just replaced a few years ago. They thought it was leaking from my Turbo. I advised I should still…
Engine And Engine Cooling Jul 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that when the vehicle was cold-started, the vehicle was idling roughly and vibrated abnormally before the vehicle stalled. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The contact stated that the…
Structure Jun 2024
The belly shield has falling off numerous times, speaking with another customer in a dealership today, his has also fallen off. This has to be a known issue as the clips are not stable to hold
Exterior Lighting Dec 2022
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving 65 MPH at night, the low-beam headlights turned off inadvertently. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact immediately veered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The vehicle remained on…
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Decoded via NHTSA vPIC. Recalls, complaints and safety from NHTSA; MPG from EPA fueleconomy.gov. Full history reports from our partner. VIN 1FMCU0GD0JUA42944 · decoded Oct 2026. — ForCar Reviewed by , founder of ForCar.